Can anyone suggest a piece of fiction written in or about the colonial age (1582 - 1789). I considered something about the Salem Witch Trials but it cannot be "The Crucible" because someone already snatched that. Grrr. That is the only thing I could think of. It has to be fiction and I am not good with this time. Thanks
Anne Bradstreet's writing are amazing looks at everyday life in colonial times. Here's one of many:
http://www.annebradstreet.com/verses_upon_the_burning_of_our_house.htm
(from http://www.annebradstreet.com/Default.htm )
Johnny Tremain is a great story about the Revolutionary War period.
The Deerslayer and The Last of the Mohicans are also great books about that period.
Also, look at any of Bret Harte's work, or Nathaniel Hawthorne, and there is Herman Melville and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
This site will give you a great list of authors who wrote during that time.
http://etext.virginia.edu/eaf/eafindex.htm
Benjamin Franklin's autobiography is also excellent:
http://www.earlyamerica.com/lives/franklin/
"Young Goodman Brown" by Hawthorne:
http://www.online-literature.com/hawthorne/158/
There are many excellent works of various types from that era.
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writings (not writing)!
It is difficult to exclude The Scarlet Letter.
Sure! If you are looking for a piece of fiction set in or about the colonial age (1582 - 1789), there are several options you can explore. Here are a few suggestions:
1. "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne: This novel, published in 1850, is set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts and explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. While it doesn't specifically focus on the Salem Witch Trials, it provides a captivating insight into the colonial period.
2. "The Witch of Willow Hall" by Hester Fox: This is a recent historical fiction novel (2018) set during the late 18th century in Massachusetts. While not directly about the Salem Witch Trials, it incorporates elements of supernatural occurrences and witchcraft in a historical context.
3. "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane" by Katherine Howe: This novel (2009) follows a modern-day graduate student, Connie, as she unravels her family's connection to the Salem Witch Trials. It combines elements of historical fiction and mystery, delving into both colonial and contemporary settings.
4. "The Witchfinder's Sister" by Beth Underdown: Set during the 17th century, this historical fiction novel (2017) revolves around the infamous Witchfinder General, Matthew Hopkins, and his sister, Alice, who is caught up in the hysteria. It explores the themes of fear, persecution, and the dark events of the era.
These are just a few suggestions, but there are many other novels that delve into the colonial age. If these options don't satisfy your preferences, you could also search for specific keywords like "colonial fiction books" or "historical novels set in the 17th and 18th centuries" to find more options that might suit your interests.